We're rapidly approaching the five-year anniversary of the 2020 Breeders' Cup Classic, and the 10 equine participants in that ...

The Kentucky Derby Festival was recognized as a top global event at the International Festivals & Events Association convention. Among the honors were four Gold Awards for items like the Thunder Over ...

Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. suffered serious injuries after falling from his mount. Hernandez fell during a race at Churchill Downs in Louisville. Hernandez won both the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky ...

The 2026 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack will serve as an official qualifier on the Road to the Kentucky Derby in the next American horse racing season. The 2026 Virginia Derby will be held ...

Taken by the Wind dominated the Pocahontas Stakes to lead the Oaks leaderboard, while Spice Runner turned the tables in the Iroquois to open the 2026 Derby trail. Sovereignty, with Junior Alvarado up, ...

Spice Runner won the 44th running of the Iroquois Stakes on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Grade 3 Iroquois Stakes is the first race on the road to next year’s Kentucky Derby. Spice Runner now has ...

NEW KENT COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The 2026 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent County will once again serve as an official qualifier to the Kentucky Derby. On Friday, Sept. 12, Gov.

The official Road to the Kentucky Derby will begin Sept. 13 at the home of America's greatest race as Churchill Downs stages the 44th running of the $300,000 Iroquois (G3) for 2-year-olds at one mile ...

2025 Belmont Derby (G1) Winner Test Score Expected to Run in Saturday’s Nashville Derby (G3) Arkansas Derby (G1) Winner Sandman and Blue Grass Stakes (G1) Winner Burnham Square are Expected to Make ...

Fort Washington won the marquee event of Colonial Downs’ Festival of Racing, the Arlington Million, on Saturday in New Kent County. Trained by Shug McGaughey and ridden by Junior Alvarado, Fort ...

Colonial Downs ventures into new territory Saturday with a highly anticipated Festival of Racing in New Kent County. The post time for the 12-race card is noon. Mystik Dan will become the first ...

The Kentucky Derby Museum's new permanent exhibit showcases Derby fashion from the 1870s to modern day. The exhibit features outfits, hats, and accessories, offering an immersive Derby Day experience.